The real estate business in Thailand over the last twelve months has been somewhat of a “trying time”. Land prices have increased slightly, valuable hillside land seems to be disappearing at a steady rate, and now so called agricultural farmers are getting in on the act. I have consulted with…
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The property real estate industry is unregulated here in Thailand, so the key question is what should you look out for when using an agent? I have had many potential property clients over the years asking me for recommendations, and to be honest I don’t really have any. I always…
I have come across many Leases that contain “Restrictive Covenants” so the question is what is a restrictive covenant? Restrictive covenants are deed restrictions that apply to a group of homes or lots in a specific development or ‘subdivision.’ They are normally drafted and put in place by the original…
It is almost common knowledge among foreign property buyers in Thailand that we need a Foreign Exchange Transaction form in order to buy a condominium in Thailand. It is an important document required so as to allow foreigners to purchase a freehold condominium unit here. This is essentially the only…
Generally, lease agreements remain valid and binding regardless of the transfer of ownership of the leased property. This is of course on the presumption that (i) a written lease agreement was executed between the lessee and the lessor — owner of the property at that time — and (ii) it…